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Irish naturalisation/conviction

  • 07-12-2016 10:11pm
    #1
    pablo82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭


    Hi,

    Ok first of all I don't need any comments on this, first I have a 2 yr ban for drink driving. I am non Irish, but hold British and Australian citizenship already and want Irish citizenship. I am married to an Irish citizen and have paid taxes and worked for the full time I have been here (8years) any recommendation on how long I would have to wait to apply or what the chances even are? Thanks


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  • #2
    unattendedbag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭unattendedbag


    Have you checked out the inis.gov.ie website? It seems that you meet the residency requirements as long as your residency has been continuous. As regards the conviction I found this below, A conviction doesn't seem to automatically disqualify you but don't hide it if you apply. I hear it's quite quick these days and you find out your decision within a matter of months.

    "Q. What does "good character" mean?
    A. Good character means that you show respect for the laws of the State. In this regard vetting and background checks will be conducted. This will involve enquiries with An Garda Síochána and enquiries may also be made with other agencies.
    You must give details of all criminal convictions both within and outside the State in the relevant section of the application form, including road traffic offences. You must provide details of any offences for which you have been arrested but have not been formally charged. Please note that if you are arrested or charged with an offence after you have made your application you must inform the citizenship section of it.
    In relation to questions 11.9 and 11.10 on Form8 or 10.9 and 10.10 on Form11, if you do not regard something you have done as an act of terrorism but others do or might, you must include details of it in the ADDITIONAL DETAILS section.
    If you have failed to disclose any material facts then your application is unlikely to be successful."


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